State Street Corporation
State Street Global Advisors - Senior Application Architect, VP
State Street Corporation, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Who we are looking for
State Street Global Advisors is looking for a highly skilled Senior Application Architect with 12+ years' experience to join our Front Office Technology Team, a part of our Application Technology Solutions group. The candidate will play a key role in designing and optimizing software applications for our investment teams, providing innovative solutions and collaborating with both business and technical partners. The candidate will work closely with application development, database architecture and Infrastructure teams, alongside Portfolio Managers and Trading professionals. The position is located in Boston, MA.
Due to the role requirements this job needs to be performed primarily in the office with some flex opportunities available.
What you will be responsible for As Senior Investments Application Architect you will: Lead the design and development of scalable and robust software application architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices. Partner with the primary business users within our investments organization to proactively design and improve their platforms. Design, implement, and manage AWS Cloud architecture, focusing on scalability, security and cost efficiency. Collaborate with development teams to integrate AI and machine learning technologies into our applications, enhancing user experience and driving innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, resolve architectural issues, and ensure successful project execution. Create and maintain comprehensive architectural and design documentation, ensuring that all technical solutions are well-documented. Monitor and optimize application performance, ensuring scalability as user demands grow. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, providing recommendations for adopting new tools and technologies to improve our technology stack. Communicate with all parties involved including senior management, developers, architects, and end users, who may be based in different locations and time zones. Lead design and architecture decisions for application development platforms with focus on coding best practices and code simplification.
What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role: Primary Skillset: Expertise in Java, J2EE and server technologies and frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate JPA. Expertise in working with rational database and caching technologies. Expertise in integrating systems and hands-on expertise on Kafka/Active MQ/Rabbit MQ. Expertise in Microservices, Kubernetes and Dockers. Expertise in deployment of micro-services in AWS and familiar with S3, EC2, Lambda.
Secondary Skillset: Familiar with web technologies particularly React JS and related frameworks. Experience with .NET UI applications as part of the technology stack. Knowledge on Data Science and algorithmic problem solving. Knowledge of CI/CD toolkits (GIT, Jenkins, Maven, etc.). Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle for Iterative, Agile, and traditional approaches. Experience with release management and an understanding of architectural schematics.
Responsibilities can also include: Experience in performance tuning and solution for scalability issues. Troubleshooting minor and major incidents to restore business (as and when required). Experience in designing new application framework or migrating to new framework/architecture, redesign, work on POC. Should be open for understanding/debugging the architecture of legacy system and suggest changes wherever applicable taking into various organizational constraints like resource, cost into consideration.
Education & Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent. 12+ years of experience required. Relevant certifications i.e. AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
Additional requirements Experience in Financial Services, Portfolio management highly preferred. Experience working with remote offshore teams based in India or China would be helpful. Experience with vendor integrations a plus.
Are you the right candidate? Yes! We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfill all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.
About State Street Global Advisors What We Do.
As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world's governments, institutions and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.
Our Mission.
At State Street Global Advisors our mission is to invest responsibly to enable economic prosperity and social progress. We are driven by a desire to help our clients, and those who rely on them, achieve a better future. We have a long history of developing innovative investment strategies to provide our clients with reliable and transparent returns, cost-effectively, and without excessive risk.
Work, Live and Grow.
We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to Flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility.
We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Salary Range: $120,000 - $202,500 Annual The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Due to the role requirements this job needs to be performed primarily in the office with some flex opportunities available.
What you will be responsible for As Senior Investments Application Architect you will: Lead the design and development of scalable and robust software application architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices. Partner with the primary business users within our investments organization to proactively design and improve their platforms. Design, implement, and manage AWS Cloud architecture, focusing on scalability, security and cost efficiency. Collaborate with development teams to integrate AI and machine learning technologies into our applications, enhancing user experience and driving innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, resolve architectural issues, and ensure successful project execution. Create and maintain comprehensive architectural and design documentation, ensuring that all technical solutions are well-documented. Monitor and optimize application performance, ensuring scalability as user demands grow. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, providing recommendations for adopting new tools and technologies to improve our technology stack. Communicate with all parties involved including senior management, developers, architects, and end users, who may be based in different locations and time zones. Lead design and architecture decisions for application development platforms with focus on coding best practices and code simplification.
What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role: Primary Skillset: Expertise in Java, J2EE and server technologies and frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate JPA. Expertise in working with rational database and caching technologies. Expertise in integrating systems and hands-on expertise on Kafka/Active MQ/Rabbit MQ. Expertise in Microservices, Kubernetes and Dockers. Expertise in deployment of micro-services in AWS and familiar with S3, EC2, Lambda.
Secondary Skillset: Familiar with web technologies particularly React JS and related frameworks. Experience with .NET UI applications as part of the technology stack. Knowledge on Data Science and algorithmic problem solving. Knowledge of CI/CD toolkits (GIT, Jenkins, Maven, etc.). Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle for Iterative, Agile, and traditional approaches. Experience with release management and an understanding of architectural schematics.
Responsibilities can also include: Experience in performance tuning and solution for scalability issues. Troubleshooting minor and major incidents to restore business (as and when required). Experience in designing new application framework or migrating to new framework/architecture, redesign, work on POC. Should be open for understanding/debugging the architecture of legacy system and suggest changes wherever applicable taking into various organizational constraints like resource, cost into consideration.
Education & Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent. 12+ years of experience required. Relevant certifications i.e. AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
Additional requirements Experience in Financial Services, Portfolio management highly preferred. Experience working with remote offshore teams based in India or China would be helpful. Experience with vendor integrations a plus.
Are you the right candidate? Yes! We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfill all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.
About State Street Global Advisors What We Do.
As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world's governments, institutions and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.
Our Mission.
At State Street Global Advisors our mission is to invest responsibly to enable economic prosperity and social progress. We are driven by a desire to help our clients, and those who rely on them, achieve a better future. We have a long history of developing innovative investment strategies to provide our clients with reliable and transparent returns, cost-effectively, and without excessive risk.
Work, Live and Grow.
We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to Flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility.
We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Salary Range: $120,000 - $202,500 Annual The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ. #J-18808-Ljbffr